FDA Label for Acetaminophen
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 MG TABLET BOTTLE CARTON
Acetaminophen Product Label
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Drug Facts
Distributed By McKesson
One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
- do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
adults and children 12 years and over | |
children under 12 years |
Other Information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive Ingredients
crospovidone, methylparaben, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
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Pain reliever & Fever reducer
ACETAMINOPHEN
100 TABLETS 500 mg EACH
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